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Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases, Istanbul University, Istanbul
Professor Dr. Oral Oncul, MD, PhD is a leading Turkish physician and researcher specializing in infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, microbiota, oncology, and neuroscience. He serves as Professor at Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, onco immune genetic Research Group. A graduate of Gulhane Military Medical, he completed his residency in Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology and later joined Istanbul University. Professor Oncul has held prominent academic and administrative positions, including Dean and Vice Rector of Istanbul University, and is a member of TUBA, TUSEB, and the Turkish Higher Education Council. His research focuses on nosocomial infections, antimicrobial resistance, microbiota–brain interactions, and cancer immunology, with more than 120 international publications and several was Internal Mayo Clinic, he integrates microbiology, immunology, and neuroscience to advance nanomedicine and genetic therapies for infectious and oncological diseases, bridging disciplines across medicine and biotechnology.
Neurology
Neurology, Universit degli Studi di Parma, Parma
Dr. Serena Filoni is an Italian physician and specialist in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, currently serving as Medical Director (Dirigente Medico) at Ospedale Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza IRCCS in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy. She also acts as a Health Rehabilitation Manager and Scientific Director, with over 15 years of experience in clinical rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, and medical management. Dr. Filoni earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Parma and completed her Specialization in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine with honors (50/50 cum laude) at the University of Foggia. She holds multiple advanced qualifications, including Master’s Degrees in Pediatric Neurorehabilitation and Clinical Management and Instrumental Diagnostics of Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Diseases. In addition, she completed a managerial training program for healthcare executives in the Puglia Region and is officially listed as eligible for the role of Health Director in regional healthcare institutions. Her professional experience spans leadership roles such as Medical Director, Health Manager, and Scientific Director at prominent Italian rehabilitation centers including Fondazione Centri di Riabilitazione Padre Pio Onlus. She is a recognized Team Leader for Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, a Tutor Universitaria, and Guest Editor for the MDPI journal Bioengineering.
Computing and Engineering
Computing and Engineering, University of Derby, Derby
Dr. Mian Usman Sattar is an academic and researcher in Computing, currently serving as Programme Leader for the B.Sc. (Information Technology) at the University of Derby, United Kingdom. He holds a Ph.D. in Informatics from the Malaysian University of Science and Technology and an M.S. in IT Management from the University of Sunderland, UK. Dr. Sattar’s research integrates artificial intelligence, data analytics, enterprise systems, and information security, with a strong interdisciplinary focus on computational neuroscience and clinical decision support systems. His work has been published in prestigious international journals including Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, Information, Sustainability, and the Journal of Intelligent Systems. He has led and collaborated on multiple international research grants, contributed to the establishment of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research, and actively serves as a reviewer for leading journals in neuroscience, medicine, and intelligent systems. A certified Microsoft and SAP professional, Dr. Sattar continues to advance innovation at the intersection of AI, data science, and clinical applications, fostering the use of intelligent technologies to enhance healthcare and neurological research outcomes.
Neuroscience
Neuroscience, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
Dr. Zhou Zhi Dong is a Clinician Scientist and Principal Investigator at the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), Singapore, and an Assistant Professor in the Neuroscience and Behavioural Disorders (NBD) Programme at Duke-NUS Medical School. He graduated with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Nantong Medical University in 1991 and completed five years of postgraduate clinical training in Internal Medicine at the First People’s Hospital of Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China. He later earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology / Biophysics from the Shanghai Branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2003. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Zhou undertook postdoctoral training in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Dr. Zhou joined the National Neuroscience Institute where he became a member of the National PD Translational Bench-to-Bedside Team, focusing on translational neuroscience and neurodegenerative disorders. His current research explores novel therapeutic targets, neuroprotective agents, and biomarkers in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, aiming to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic strategies.
Cellular and Translational Neuroscience
Cellular and Translational Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht
Dr. Hendrik (Harry) Wilhelm Maria Steinbusch is a distinguished Dutch neuroscientist and Professor Emeritus of Cellular and Translational Neuroscience at Maastricht University, The Netherlands. Born in 1950 in Kerkrade, he earned his Ph.D. cum laude at the Catholic University of Nijmegen in 1982 with a groundbreaking dissertation on serotonergic neurons in the rat brain. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Dr. Steinbusch has made pioneering contributions to the understanding of brain development, neuroplasticity, aging, depression, and neurodegeneration. His work has particularly highlighted the link between early-life stress, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease. He has supervised more than 107 Ph.D. students, authored over 615 scientific publications, and achieved a Hirsch index (h-index) of 110, with over 45,000 citations. His leadership extended far beyond research, having established and directed multiple international neuroscience programs and networks, including EURON, NENS, and MHeNS. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he has received several Lifetime Achievement Awards (Italy, South Korea, International Society for Serotonin Research) and was knighted in the Order of the Dutch Lion (2018). He continues to be highly active in fostering global collaborations, mentoring young scientists, and advancing translational neuroscience research.
Division of Neurosurgery
Spedali Civili Hospital, Brescia
Dr. Edoardo Agosti is a neurosurgeon and PhD candidate at the University of Brescia, Italy. Currently a PGY5 resident in the Division of Neurosurgery, his main interests focus on skull base and cerebrovascular pathologies, with particular expertise in endoscopic endonasal surgery. He has received advanced international training, including research fellowships in skull base and neurovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic (USA) and observerships in Paris under Prof. Froelich. Dr. Agosti is an active member of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery and the Italian Skull Base Society, has served as an ad hoc reviewer for international journals, and was awarded the Beretta Foundation research grant in 2021 for cerebral oncology research.
Neurologist, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome
Human Neuroscience
Dr. Simone Aloisio was born in Rome, Italy, where he completed his early education at a Scientific High School before graduating cum laude in Medicine from Sapienza University of Rome. He is currently serving as a Neurologist and pursuing a PhD in Clinical Experimental Neuroscience at the Department of Human Neuroscience, Sapienza University of Rome. His academic and clinical career is dedicated to advancing the understanding of movement disorders, with a particular focus on clinical neurophysiology and translational biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonism. Dr. Aloisio is an active member of several prestigious neurological associations, including the European Academy of Neurology (EAN), the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS), the Italian Society of Neurology (SIN), the Italian Association for Movement Disorders (LIMPE-DISMOV), and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
Electronics and Computational Neuroscience, University of Monastir, Tunisia
Electronics and Computational Neuroscience
Dr. Kaouther Selmi is an Assistant Professor of Electronics and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Monastir, Tunisia. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Monastir in 2024. Her research lies at the intersection of electronics, nonlinear dynamics, and neural modeling, with a particular focus on simulating brain behavior through mathematical and electronic circuit approaches. Dr. Selmi has authored and co-authored several scientific papers in international journals and conferences on topics such as chaotic neural systems, neuron–astrocyte–synapse interactions, and the application of Bessel functions in modeling multi-dendritic neuron behavior. Her recent work explores neuromorphic and bio-inspired architectures, aiming to bridge artificial intelligence and biological signal analysis for the understanding and classification of complex brain dynamics. In addition to her research, Dr. Selmi mentors graduate students in machine learning, biomedical signal processing, and the development of intelligent embedded systems. She has presented her work at numerous international conferences, including those in France, Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, and has received recognition for her research contributions, including a Best Paper Award in 2024.
Pharmacology, Smt Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy Kamptee, Nagpur, India
Pharmacology
Dr. Mayur Bhimrao Kale is a dedicated researcher and academician in the field of neuropharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences, with a strong focus on understanding the molecular and behavioral underpinnings of neurological and psychiatric disorders. His research expertise lies in neurobehavioral paradigms, mitochondrial dysfunction, neurodevelopmental disorders, and the therapeutic potential of endogenous amines and phytochemicals. He has contributed significantly to advancing knowledge on the role of agmatine, gut–brain axis interactions, and neuroinflammation in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental conditions. His recent works also extend to exploring biomarkers of aging, sound-based Vedic interventions, and the impact of environmental stressors such as electromagnetic fields on brain development and function. Dr. Kale has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in reputed international journals, along with book chapters highlighting translational aspects of neuroscience research. He is actively involved in mentoring young researchers and students, fostering innovation through participation in initiatives like the Smart India Hackathon and incubation-driven healthcare product development. In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Kale is engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge pharmacology, behavioral neuroscience, and precision medicine. His long-term vision is to contribute toward developing novel therapeutic strategies and non-invasive interventions that can alleviate the burden of neurological disorders and improve quality of life.
Medicine, Georgian National University, Tbilisi
Department of Medicine
Dr. Tatia Aprasidze, MD, PhD, is a pediatric neurologist at M. Iashvili Children’s Central Hospital in Tbilisi, Georgia, and Associate Professor at Georgian National University. She is also a visiting lecturer at David Tvildiani Medical University. She earned her PhD in 2023 on childhood arterial ischemic stroke and completed postdoctoral research at the University Children’s Hospital, Inselspital Bern, Switzerland, supported by the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship and the EAN Fellowship. Her clinical and research expertise includes pediatric stroke, epilepsy, and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has presented at leading international congresses, published widely, and received the Young Investigator Award at the World Stroke Congress in 2018.
